Emotional Western songs used on TikTok | Introduced from various genres
TikTok is a form of social media that’s indispensable to today’s youth.
For people in their teens and twenties, it’s a familiar platform, but there’s just one problem…
It can be hard to figure out which Western songs are playing!
So this time—
We’ve picked out some emotional Western tracks used on TikTok.
We’ve selected songs from various genres that are actually used on TikTok, so be sure to find the ones that suit you.
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Emotional Western songs used on TikTok | Introductions from various genres (1–10)
I Love You SoThe Walters
“I Love You So” makes you feel like you’re listening to an old cassette tape.
It’s a song by The Walters, a Chicago-based band, released in 2014 as one of the tracks on their debut EP.
After about seven years, the song went viral on TikTok in 2021.
Thanks to that, it’s seen the kind of success unique to the TikTok era—on Spotify, for example, it has surpassed 350 million streams.
The song is a bittersweet love ballad told from the perspective of a man who’s been cheated on.
Be sure to listen while reading the translated lyrics.
Another LoveTom Odell
Tom Odell, a singer-songwriter from the UK, has a song called “Another Love” that’s often used on TikTok to evoke emotion, such as in animal videos.
The original track starts quietly with Odell’s soft, aching vocals and builds into an intense middle section, which is a particular highlight.
The music video is also captivating, with its unique world where he keeps singing without looking away, even as a woman—presumably his girlfriend—angrily confronts him.
Be sure to check that out as well!
Easy On MeAdele
Adele, the British R&B and soul singer, has a famous song that many people have heard but can’t always recall the title right away: “Easy On Me.” This track significantly broke the record for most streams in a single day on both Amazon Music and Spotify.
That shows it’s especially popular among young people who frequently use music streaming services.
Another Adele song that’s widely known and often used on social media is “Hello,” so give it a listen if you’d like!
Emotional Western songs used on TikTok | Introductions from various genres (11–20)
WaterTyla
Tyla, a rising star from South Africa, is capturing global attention with her unique style that blends Afrobeats and Amapiano with pop.
She’s already proven her talent, winning a Grammy at a young age.
This song, arguably her signature track, sings of the blazing intensity of love.
Its sensual metaphors—wishing for a way to calm mounting excitement—leave a striking impression.
Released as a single in July 2023, it became a worldwide hit as the lead track from her album “Tyla,” with its TikTok dance also making waves.
The sexy, rhythmic sound is perfect for a night when you want to get closer to someone special, or as uplifting BGM for a drive.
As It WasHarry Styles
Harry Styles released the song “As It Was” on April 1, 2022.
Leaning more than ever into synth-pop and indie pop, the track showcases a new side of Harry.
The song expresses the protagonist’s desire to move from the past into the future.
The child’s voice heard in the track belongs to Ruby Winston, Harry’s goddaughter.
Considering these elements, it may be a song imbued with very personal feelings for Harry as well.
abcdefuGAYLE
“abcdefu” lays bare searing anger toward an ex.
It’s a track released in August 2021 as the debut single by American pop singer GAYLE.
She also signed a major deal with Atlantic Records that same month, meaning she achieved the remarkable feat of exploding onto the global scene immediately after her major-label debut.
The reason this song blew up so much is likely because there are many people who harbor the same feelings toward their former lovers as GAYLE does.
The lyrics’ unabashed criticism of an ex makes them highly relatable, almost cathartic.
At the same time, there’s a playful touch: amid all the biting lines, the one bit of kindness she shows—to her ex’s dog—elicits a wry smile.
Die For YouThe Weeknd
Die For You is a track marked by a hefty beat and The Weeknd’s light, soaring vocals.
It’s one of the songs included on The Weeknd’s acclaimed 2016 album Starboy.
The music video for the track was released about five years later, on November 25, 2021.
The song brims with passionate sentiment—“I could die for you.” Let yourself get swept away by this sweet love song, delivered with The Weeknd’s cool, captivating voice!